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#3558 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 42% in state
Roughrider Academy
High School · Center ISD · Center, TX
A Center ISD high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
658 ROUGHRIDER DR, Center, TX 75935
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roughrider Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 37 points since 2017, reaching 54% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 7 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Roughrider Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,969/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Center), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,007
Median home value
$118,100
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 685 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Center ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roughrider Academy is listed in CENTER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roughrider Academy
Roughrider Academy is a public high school in Center, TX, part of Center ISD, serving approximately 51 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,558 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roughrider Academy
What grades does Roughrider Academy serve?
Roughrider Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roughrider Academy?
Roughrider Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roughrider Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roughrider Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roughrider Academy rank in TX?
Roughrider Academy ranks #3,558 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Roughrider Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Roughrider Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roughrider Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roughrider Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Roughrider Academy a charter school?
No, Roughrider Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roughrider Academy a Title I school?
No, Roughrider Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roughrider Academy?
72.5% of students at Roughrider Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.1%
- Phone
- (936) 598-6173
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 75935)
- 12,651
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75935; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2019, multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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